Accomplished program management leader with a consistent, proven track record of success.

  Experience building and growing relationships with community leaders, employers and youth.

  Built and led a team of employees to maximize their potential and excel.

  Self-starter with excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration; expected Feb. 2018.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, AOSOS and Munis.

- Program Development/Management - Team Leadership - Community Outreach and Advocacy

- Career Counseling - Interviewing/Hiring - Training/Coaching Workshops

- Team Leadership - Public Speaking - Vendor Relations/Purchasing

Youth Employment Service Director, City of Xxxxxx Youth Bureau Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 2000-Present

  Provide employment and volunteer opportunities for youth, including at-risk youth, ages 13-24.

  Coordinate after school and summer employment initiatives for more than 400 youth annually, as well as cultural and educational excursions.

  Manage the Summer Program Director, project coordinators and various community worker aides.

  Build and grow relationships with students, parents, community stakeholders and local elected officials.

  Educate key stakeholders via public presentations, job fairs, workshops, speaking engagements and social media.

  Present research provided to the Xxxxxx State Legislator to secure funding for youth programs, and recruit youth and parents to share their success stories at city and county budget hearings.

  Draft resumes, cover letters and reference letters on behalf of youth seeking employment or volunteer roles.

  Work with personnel at the Xxxxxx Police Department, Department of Social Services, Youth Shelter of Xxxxxx, Inc. and Xxxxxx County Probation to provide employment or volunteer opportunities.

  Lead workshops before youth to provide training and ensure they have skills necessary to perform job duties.

  Counsel youth on a variety of additional topics such as academic assistance and exploring a college education.

  Train new employees on the organizations mission; code of conduct; health benefits; sexual harassment policies; and rules and regulations such as leave and termination policies.

  Support the Executive Director with researching funding sources and writing proposals.

  Create budget forecasts and analyze and prepare monthly financial reports for variety of grants.

  Negotiate with vendors regarding program supplies and services.

  Ensure all employee folders are in meticulous order for city, state and federal audits.

Youth Employment Service Director, City of Xxxxxx Youth Bureau Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 2000-Present

Achievements:

  Enabled youth to become employed by private sector companies after teaching soft-skills training.

  Doubled participation among local businesses to underwrite salaries and training for youth.

  Co-founded the V.I.C.T.O.R.Y Program that provides volunteer opportunities for youth.

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Southern New Hampshire; expected Feb. 2018

Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, Fordham University; earned 2005

Current:

Planning Committee Member, Business Council of Xxxxxx; since 2013

Executive Board Member, Sustainability Committee, Xxxxxx Community That Cares; since 2013

Previous:

Bookkeeper, Xxxxxx Community That Care and STOP Act Program; 2005-2016

Secretary, Xxxxxx Kiwanis Club; 2007-2010

Board Member, Xxxxxx Youth Bureau; 2000-2004